ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 52
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2013-18002
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- June 3, 2013
- Date of Event
- March 24, 2014
- Report Date
- August 19, 2014
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTL., LTD. - 8010379
- Product Code
- KWA
- PMA / PMN Number
- PK040627
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1749/1816-2011
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NY, US
- Reporter Occupation
- ATTORNEY
Narratives
THE COMPLAINT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. DEPUY WILL NOTIFY THE FDA OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION ONCE IT HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
THE ASR PLATFORM WAS VOLUNTARILY RECALLED FROM THE MARKET IN AUGUST 2010, AND THE ASR PRODUCT CODES ARE NOW CONSIDERED INACTIVE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THIS INDIVIDUAL INCIDENT WILL NOT BE UNDERTAKEN, AS THERE IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE ROOT CAUSE(S) AND/OR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. REF. (B)(4). DEPUY CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED AT THIS TIME. SHOULD THE PRODUCT AND/OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE RE-OPENED.
PATIENT DOB ADDED. WE STILL CONSIDER THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.(B)(4).DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE. DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
LITIGATION ALLEGES THAT THE PATIENT SUFFERS FROM PAIN, DISCOMFORT, AND ELEVATED METAL LEVELS.
UPDATE REC'D 8/19/2014 - MEDICAL RECORDS RECEIVED. PATIENT REVISED TO ADDRESS ACETABULAR LOOSENING. THE INFORMATION RECEIVED DOES NOT CHANGE THE MDR DECISION. THIS COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 09/23/2014.
UPDATE: 3/24/2014 - SALES REP REPORTED REVISION SURGERY. REASON FOR REVISION NOT PROVIDED. USED MEDICAL DEVICE DECLARATION FOR SHIPPING FORM RECEIVED. DOB PROVIDED. THERE IS NO NEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT WOULD AFFECT THE INVESTIGATION. THIS COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 04/08/2014.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243353 | ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 52 | TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT | KWA | DEPUY INTL., LTD. - 8010379 | 2988687 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 YR | Other |